Slow-Cooker Texas-Style Chili Con Carne Recipe

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Slow-Cooker Texas-Style Chili Con Carne
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  1. Cook bacon in 12 inch skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Add to slow cooker, reserving the fat.
  2. Dry the beef with paper towels, season with salt and peper. Add 2 teaspoons of bacon fat to the skillet and heat over medium-high heat until just smoking. Brown half of beef, about 10 minutes, and add to slow cooker. Return skillet to medium-high heat,repeat with 2 teaspoons of bacon fat, and remaining beef.
  3. Add remaining 2 teaspoons of bacon fat (use vegetable oil if not enough reserved) return to medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion, jalapenos, chili powder, cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Cook until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 15 seconds. Stir in tomatoes, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a simmer then pour into slow cooker.
  4. Combine the tortillas and 1 cup of the chicken broth in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high until mushy, about 2 minutes. Puree the mixture in a food processor or blender until smooth, about 1 minute. Stir into the slow cooker. Add the remaining 4 cups of broth, chipotles, and sugar to the slow cooker.
  5. Cover and cook on either low (9-10 hours) or high (6-7 hours) until the meat is tender . Stir in beans during last hour of cooking. Before serving stir in cilantro and lime juice, season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. To make in advance, prepare to the slow cooking point but refrigerate browned bacon and meat separately from the liquids and the pureed tortillas. When ready to cook combine in slow cooker and proceed.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2802.64 Kcal (11734 kJ)
Calories from fat 1594.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 177.12g 272%
Cholesterol 305.32mg 102%
Sodium 7014.7mg 292%
Potassium 2723.86mg 58%
Total Carbs 159.37g 53%
Sugars 11.81g 47%
Dietary Fiber 21.29g 85%
Protein 154.85g 310%
Vitamin C 24.7mg 41%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 16.5mg 92%
Calcium 310.3mg 31%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 251.53 Kcal (1053 kJ)
Calories from fat 143.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.9g 272%
Cholesterol 27.4mg 102%
Sodium 629.55mg 292%
Potassium 244.46mg 58%
Total Carbs 14.3g 53%
Sugars 1.06g 47%
Dietary Fiber 1.91g 85%
Protein 13.9g 310%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 41%
Iron 1.5mg 92%
Calcium 27.8mg 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 70
    Points
  • 75
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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